The Ultimate Breathe Life into Your Kitchen Quiz

Many of us think of our kitchen as a work station, but with a few improvements your kitchen can be turned into a beautiful and inspiring room. All it takes is the right ideas. Take this quiz to find out what you can learn about breathing some life into your kitchen.

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Question 1 of 20

What is the first step you should take before you redecorate your kitchen?

choose a motif

If you're going to make improvements to your kitchen you should first decide on a motif. That way things will have a unified look.

hire a consultant

tear down the original kitchen

Question 2 of 20

Which of these best describes an Italian Countryside motif?

modern

rustic

The rustic charm of an Italian kitchen can give your home a pleasant, lived-in feel.

avant-garde

Question 3 of 20

Which colors would you associate with the Italian Countryside look?

red and orange

The Italian Countryside motif is known for its deep colors and soft light. Try red, orange, and brass.

blue and white

black and gold

Question 4 of 20

What kinds of materials would go best with an Italian Countryside theme?

solid gold and pure silver

copper and brass

Copper and brass, along with antique woods, are the hallmarks of an Italian kitchen.

Formica

Question 5 of 20

Which of these decorations should you use to put the finishing touch on your Italian kitchen theme.

woven baskets

Woven baskets are a tradition in Italy. The Italians use them to carry and protect fruit, meats, and even wine bottles.

collectable plates

framed posters

Question 6 of 20

If you're going to go retro, what colors should you use?

candy colors

The classic kitchen style uses candy colors and checker board patterns. Even pink will work with this theme.

red and orange

shades of grey

Question 7 of 20

You should look for retro style kitchen furniture in which materials?

antique woods

solid gold

chrome and vinyl

Back in the day, kitchen furniture was made of chrome and vinyl. Think back to the malt shops of the 1950s, even of you've only seen them in the movies.

Question 8 of 20

What might you use to decorate the walls of a retro-style kitchen?

movie posters

Posters, especially movie posters, used to be very popular kitchen decorations. Try framing a poster with a classic frame from Casablanca to add a touch of the silver screen to your new favorite room.

woven baskets

copper pots

Question 9 of 20

Retro style canisters were made of which of these materials?

gold

enamel

Enamel canisters are strong and inexpensive. Try finding ones that have already been labeled for sugar, salt, and flour.

aluminum

Question 10 of 20

Which of these kitchen themes is also very popular?

fruit

If you're not interested in Italian or retro you might want to try a fruit theme. It's a bright, colorful theme that can be easily modified for the season.

sci-fi

all black

Question 11 of 20

If you're going with a fruit theme you might use which of these for storage?

cardboard boxes

glass jars

There was a time when certain fruit were stored and sold in glass jars. If you can locate one of these jars it will really add something special to the kitchen.

paper bags

Question 12 of 20

How should you display your cooking oils to add beauty to your kitchen?

tin cans

paper bags

glass bottles

By storing your oils in glass bottles you can enjoy their beauty as well as their flavor. There are even specially designed oil bottles with spouts for easy pouring.

Question 13 of 20

Which of these should you use to store pasta?

plastic containers

These days you can find vacuum sealed plastic containers for pasta. Try finding multi-colored pasta to add some color and fun to your kitchen.

sandwich bags

aluminum foil

Question 14 of 20

How might you decorate your windowsill?

with an herb garden

A small herb garden can be attached to your windowsill. It will not only look and smell great, but you can use the herbs when you cook.

with a movie poster

with an apple pie

Question 15 of 20

What are the functions of a multi-purpose chair?

chair and kitchen table

chair and step ladder

A multi-purpose chair is both a chair and a short step ladder. You can find them in many furniture stores, but if you really want to have some fun you should try making one yourself.

chair and sofa combo

Question 16 of 20

How might you decorate an old and worn out fridge?

with wall paper

Why replace a functional fridge? By covering your old fridge with wall paper you can hide its flaws.

with magnets

with school projects

Question 17 of 20

How should you display your plate collections?

on the wall

By mounting your plate collection along a wall you can enjoy them daily, rather than let them collect dust in a cabinet.

in a drawer

on your kitchen table

Question 18 of 20

How might you repaint your cabinets to add some life to your kitchen?

all white

solid colors

stripes and polka dots

You don't have to paint your cabinets in solid colors. Stripes or polka dots can add character to your kitchen.

Question 19 of 20

Where should you go to purchase pegboard?

an antiques shop

a home improvement store

You can decorate a section of your kitchen with a nicely painted pegboard. Pick one up at your local home improvements store.

a grocery store

Question 20 of 20

Which of these can you use to inexpensively update your kitchen table and chairs?

stencils and paint

Use stencils and paint to draw various designs onto your kitchen table and chairs. That way you can update your furniture without spending too much.